eMed lands widespread Matrix contract

Bloomfield, N.J.-based Medical Resources Inc. (MRII), a chain of 56 imaging centers, has partnered with eMed Technologies as its PACS provider for its Chicago region. The partnership will start with the integration of eMed's Matrix PACS at four sites throughout the state.
   
Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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